King County, WA Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

A domesticated animal making noise, to an unreasonable degree, in such a manner as to disturb a person or neighborhood;

L. A domesticated animal entering upon a person's property or premises without that person's permission;

M. Failure to obtain care for a domesticated animal from a licensed veterinarian when the owner knows the animal has a contagious disease;

N. Bringing into King County, breeding, or having custody or control, even temporarily, of a potentially dangerous wild animal as defined in chapter 16.30 RCW as of June 17, 2023. For purposes of this chapter, wolf hybrids and coyote hybrids are potentially dangerous wild animals;

O. For a dog to be at large, or be at large in a pack, except in designated off-leash areas or while engaged in obedience training, lawful hunting activity, lawful organized competition, lawful training in preparation for such hunting or competition, herding livestock, or sanctioned search and rescue activities;

P. Failure to license a pet, as required by K.C.C. 11.04.030;

Q. Sell, barter, or otherwise transfer ownership of any animal without the appropriate license or permit;

R. Stake, tether, or keep any animal on public property without prior written consent of the public entity that owns the premises;

S. Fail to remove the feces of their domesticated animal from another's premises and deposit the same in an appropriate receptacle;

T. Possess an exotic animal in violation of K.C.C. 11.28.030;